non-nutritional
|non-nu-trit-ion-al|
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/nɒn-nuˈtrɪʃənl/
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/nɒn-njuˈtrɪʃənl/
lacking nutrition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-nutritional' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'nutritional' from 'nutrition', which comes from Latin 'nutrire' meaning 'to nourish'.
Historical Evolution
'Nutritional' evolved from the Latin 'nutritionalis', and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-nutritional'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not nourishing', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking nutritional value or not contributing to nutrition.
The candy is non-nutritional and should be eaten in moderation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45